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The Blinn College District is pleased to announce that eight Buccaneer athletic programs and 51 student athletes have been recognized as 2022-23 NJCAA Academic Teams of the Year. Blinn volleyball, with a cumulative team grade point average of 3.52, led a list of Buccaneer teams that also includes softball (3.38), men’s golf (3.23), men’s basketball (3.23), baseball (3.14), men’s soccer (3.13), women’s basketball (3.08), and women’s golf (3.04).

The dog days of summer have certainly arrived, and with the soaring temperatures Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans enjoy time outdoors safely. Last year, 47 state parks reported 141 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 77 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 64 reported by this time last year.